Kay County, Oklahoma
Among the top 5% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
- top 2% for park & nature access
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Kay County is a county in Oklahoma with about 44,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitecourthouse.kay.ok.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.2 in
muggy 84%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 85% of US counties
Home Value$112k19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$786better than 58% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 71% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 66% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 51% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.19%better than 56% of US counties
Unemployment6.2%better than 24% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.3 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.3 inbetter than 59% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 48% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk79.9better than 20% of US counties
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 19% of US counties
School Quality40.9better than 17% of US counties
Violent Crime2179/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Crime2458/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Community
Population43,85965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.222nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4167th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)71.8%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)17.0%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 79% of US counties
Airport Distance79 mibetter than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.9%better than 27% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.19better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 98% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kay County an affordable place to live?
- Kay County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 85% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kay County?
- The median home value in Kay County is $112k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kay County?
- Median household income in Kay County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kay County?
- Median gross rent in Kay County is $786 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kay County safe?
- Kay County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2179/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2458/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kay County?
- Kay County averages 82°F in July and 36°F in January, with 35.3 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kay County?
- Public-school quality in Kay County is below average, scoring better than 17% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kay County?
- The average one-way commute in Kay County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)